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February 18, 2025

How Japan’s Employment System Was Created and How It’s Changing Today

Exploring the origins of Japan’s unique employment system and the factors driving its transformation in the modern workforce.

  • The Meiji Era Kickstarted Japan’s Capitalist Revolution.

  • A Century of Government Control Shaped Japan’s Rigid Hiring System.

  •  The Mid-Career Boom is Breaking Japan’s Traditional Job Market.

February 12, 2025

Why Japanese Employee Benefits Need an Urgent Update in 2025

How Japan’s Employee Benefits Must Adapt to a Changing Workforce and Diverse Work Styles

  • Only 24.4% of employees in Japan are satisfied with their company’s benefits.

  • 85.7% of HR managers find benefits administration overly complex.

  • The Need for a Flexible and Growth-Oriented System.

February 5, 2025

A Hidden Success Story of Studying in Japan 

Dr. Changhee Han (Karis), the AI Researcher Who Built a Global Career

  • Endured domestic violence and bullying during childhood in to the prestigious Science Track at Todai through a highly competitive program

  • Entering the University of Tokyo at 16 : Admitted to the prestigious Science Track at Todai through a highly competitive program

  • AI medical startup, CALLISTO

January 29, 2025

The Gender Gap Crisis in Japan’s Corporate Culture—What’s Holding Progress Back?

Japan’s traditional corporate culture, with its outdated norms, has secured it the lowest ranking among developed nations on the global gender gap index and also set the stage for the infamous Fuji TV scandal.

  • Gender Gap: Japan is 118th out of 146 in 2024

  • Female Executives: Rose to 13.4% in 2023, still low compared to the G7 average of 38.5%.

  • Fuji TV Scandal: Highlighted societal biases in Japan, revealing issues with male-dominated leadership.

January 8, 2025

Breaking Down Japan’s University Costs

A Guide to Tuition Fees by School Type, Majors, and 2024 Trends

  • Private Universities Cost Twice as Much as National Universities

  • National/Public Universities Generally Do Not Charge Facility Fees

  • Tuition Cap for International Students to Be Lifted in 2024

December 28, 2024

Unlock Global Opportunities

Tips and Insights for Navigating Japanese Education

  • 11th Globally in Education Rankings

  • 280,000 International Students in 2023

  • Top Fields of Study in Japan

  • Best Japanese Universities in Tokyo

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